Gas Fireplaces & Installation

Bring warmth and a welcoming focal point to your home with a gas fireplace selected for your space, style, and heating needs.

Thompson’s Hearth & Home offers gas fireplaces for new homes, remodels, and replacement projects throughout Issaquah, Sammamish, Bellevue, Snoqualmie, North Bend, and nearby Eastside communities.

Visit our Issaquah showroom for personal guidance from owners Guy and Nicole Thompson. With over 50 models on display, including more than 40 burning across our fireplace and stove selection, you can compare flames, finishes, and features in person.

Find a Style That Fits Your Home

Today’s gas fireplaces offer a wide range of looks, from traditional log fires to contemporary linear designs.

We carry selected models from Town & Country, Urbana, Flare, Kozy Heat, Enviro, Solas, and Golden Blount. Our recommendations draw on our experience selling, installing, and supporting the products we carry.

We’ll help you compare:

Traditional, contemporary, and linear styles.
Viewing area, flame appearance, and log options.
Heat output and how it suits your room.
Controls, thermostat functions, and available features.
Venting requirements and installation considerations.

Seeing a fireplace burning in person makes it easier to decide which details matter most to you.

Adding or Replacing a Gas Fireplace

A new fireplace needs to work with more than your room’s appearance. Available space, venting, gas supply, electrical requirements, and nearby materials all influence the installation.

If you’re replacing an older gas fireplace, bring photos of the appliance, surrounding wall, and any accessible manufacturer label. We’ll help determine what the replacement may involve, including potential changes to venting and finishes.

For a new home or remodel, bring your plans early. Planning the fireplace before framing and finish selections are finalized gives you more opportunity to achieve the look you want.

Gas Fireplace or Gas Insert?

A built-in gas fireplace is installed within an enclosure constructed to the appliance’s requirements. It can be used when adding a fireplace or replacing an existing built-in unit.

A gas insert fits inside a suitable existing wood-burning fireplace. It is often the appropriate option when you want to convert an existing wood-burning fireplace to gas.

If you already have a wood-burning fireplace, explore our gas inserts. If you’re unsure which type you need, send us photos and we’ll help identify your options.

Venting Options & Open-View Designs

Venting is an important part of choosing a fireplace, especially when the proposed location presents challenges.

Alongside conventional direct-vent fireplaces, we offer experience with specialized open-view gas fireplaces and engineered venting systems. Certain designs use controlled fans and dampers to support an open flame without a glass front.

Available vent routes depend on the specific fireplace and its approved system. We’ll review your project and explain which configurations are suitable, including sidewall venting where the manufacturer permits it.

Specialized venting can affect electrical requirements, installation cost, and operation during a power outage, so we discuss those details before you choose a model.

Will a Gas Fireplace Work During a Power Outage?

If backup heat is a priority, let us know when you visit.

Outage operation depends on the fireplace’s ignition, controls, and venting configuration. Some models can continue providing heat using a standing pilot or battery backup, while electrical features such as blowers and lights may be unavailable.

Fireplaces that rely on powered venting or other electrically operated components may require electricity to operate. We’ll explain the capabilities of the specific system you’re considering so you know what to expect.

Installation by Our Own Team

Thompson’s Hearth & Home has been owned and operated by Guy and Nicole since 2004, with Guy’s hearth-industry experience dating back to 1989.

Our own experienced in-house team handles fireplace installation. We’ll explain the proposed work, review the appliance’s installation requirements, and clarify any related work that needs to be coordinated with your builder, electrician, or finish contractor.

After installation, we provide warranty support and gas-appliance service for customers whose units we installed. You’ll have a local business to contact when questions arise.

Learn more about our fireplace installation process.